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Trevor Higgins
Mortgage Loan Officer & Branch Manager · Fairway Home Mortgage · NMLS #1410557
Trevor Higgins is a Charlotte NC mortgage loan officer with 12+ years of lending experience, 520+ verified 5-star reviews, and a 98% on-time closing rate. He specializes in FHA, VA, USDA, conventional, jumbo, and DSCR investor loans — lending nationwide from Charlotte, NC.
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Affordable financing in Charlotte means understanding which programs offer the lowest total cost — not just the lowest rate. We model every option for every buyer.

Programs Available

  • FHA: Flexible credit, 3.5% down
  • VA: $0 down for veterans, always competitive
  • USDA: $0 down in eligible suburban areas
  • NC Home Advantage: DPA up to 5%
  • Conventional 97: 3% down, PMI cancels

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